
Written by
Sarah Brinton
Sarah Brinton is an Organization Success Team Member for BerniePortal and BerniePortal's sister company, Bernard Health. She has worked as an HR professional for four years and is responsible for assisting in keeping BerniePortal and Bernard Health going and growing.
HR New Year’s Resolutions: How to Write a Mission Statement and Set Goals

The start of a new year reminds me of how Stephen Covey advised “highly effective people” to “begin with the end in mind.” But that doesn’t mean HR can just “set it and forget it” when it comes to planning.
You should always have a clear mission and consistent goals to guide you through the year, but as the last couple years have taught us, change is a constant in the workplace.
How to Write an HR Mission Statement and Set Goals in the New Year
So, in the latest episode of HR Party of One, I cover how to write an HR mission statement and how to set goals based on it. Watch the full episode for a better understanding of how to make your HR New Year’s resolutions and stick to them:
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Written by
Sarah Brinton
Sarah Brinton is an Organization Success Team Member for BerniePortal and BerniePortal's sister company, Bernard Health. She has worked as an HR professional for four years and is responsible for assisting in keeping BerniePortal and Bernard Health going and growing.
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